Command in Japanese
"command" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
令
rei
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "command". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
coach, command, urge, lead, supervise
Reading: toku
13 strokes · powerful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of uncle and eye. Supervising uncle with eye.
What it carries
Supervisor, urge, governor. Represents supervising.
Related kanji for "command"
command
haku · powerful
Composed of ten and spread. Spreading ten wide.
command
rei · powerful
Derives from a person kneeling to receive orders. Means commands from above, also good and beautiful.
command
sotsu · powerful, wisdom
Combines 'thread' (玄) with '十', from gathering and pulling threads. Developed to mean leading and ratios.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for command?
The most common kanji for "command" is 督, read as toku. It means coach, command, urge. Related kanji: 博 (command), 令 (command), 率 (command).
How many strokes does 督 have?
督 has 13 strokes.